Klemmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The origins of the surname Klemmer are uncertain. Most likely, it comes from the German word "klempern," meaning "to clamp, bolt or rivet," and as such, it would have been an occupational name for a tinker. Other possible origins include the German word "klem," meaning "tight or stingy," "klemer," meaning "day worker" or perhaps the surname was created from the personal (first) name Clemens.

Early Origins of the Klemmer family

The surname Klemmer was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Klemmer family

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Klemmer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Klempner, Klemperer, Klemper, Klempert, Klemptner, Klampfer, Klampferer, Klemen, Clemme, Klemer and many more.

Early Notables of the Klemmer family

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Klemmer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Klemmer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Andres Klemmer, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1730 1
Johann Heinrich Klemmer, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1730 1
Johann Klemmer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1730
Christian Klemmer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1730 1
Johann Ludwig Klemmer, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1751 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Klemmer (post 1700) +

Grover Klemmer Jr. (1921-2015), nicknamed "golden boy," an American athlete, USA National Champion at 440 yards in 1940
Joseph H. Klemmer, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1884 (alternate), 1900, 1904 (alternate) 2

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html